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0144 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$15.84
HK$0.11(0.73%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
HK$15.84
HK$0.11(0.73%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$12.26 - HK$17.85
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.04M
Average Volume (3M)4.33M
Market Cap
HK$72.63B
Enterprise ValueHK$86.17B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$13.35B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$35.03B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.9
Beta0.46
Next Earnings
Apr 01, 2027EPS Estimate
0.81Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.27%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.59
Shares Outstanding4,198,009,300
10 Day Avg. Volume3,879,625
30 Day Avg. Volume4,325,900
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.53
Price to Book (P/B)0.58
Price to Sales (P/S)4.76
P/FCF Ratio7.39
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
HK$17.30Price Target Upside9.22% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)1.79
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$14.35B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Accelerating Revenue GrowthSteady revenue expansion, particularly the acceleration reported for 2025, indicates improving demand across the port and terminal portfolio. Sustained growth can broaden the earnings base, support reinvestment in logistics assets, and strengthen the company’s position over the next several quarters.
Strong ProfitabilityHigh gross and operating profitability, together with exceptionally strong net margins, gives the company meaningful earnings capacity from its established assets. This profitability can help fund maintenance and expansion, absorb moderate operating pressures, and support durable returns from the terminal network.
Consistent Cash GenerationConsistently positive operating and free cash flow supports the quality of reported earnings and provides internally generated funding for investment, debt service, and shareholder distributions. The strong free-cash-flow rebound in 2024 and 2025 further improves financial flexibility across the portfolio.
Bears Say
Meaningful LeverageAlthough leverage is described as moderate and the company appears well-capitalized, debt remains meaningful relative to equity. This can reduce flexibility when funding port investments or managing weaker throughput, while interest and refinancing obligations may constrain future capital allocation.
Softening Returns On EquityPositive but softer returns on equity suggest that the business is generating dependable profitability without matching its earlier efficiency or return levels. If this moderation persists, it could limit the compounding benefit of retained earnings and reduce the upside from future asset growth.
Earnings Trend ComparabilityVolatile historical margins and unusually high 2023 operating and EBITDA readings make the underlying earnings trend less transparent. This uncertainty complicates assessment of sustainable profitability and raises the risk that some apparent margin strength reflects one-offs or comparability noise.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co News
0144 FAQ
What was China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd lowest stock price was HK$12.26 and its highest was HK$17.85 in the past 12 months.
What is China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd’s market cap?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd’s market cap is HK$72.63B.
When is China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 01, 2027 which is in 170 days.
How were China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd released its earnings results on Aug 28, 2026. The company reported HK$0.943 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of HK$0.87 by HK$0.073.
Is China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd pay dividends?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of HK$0.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.27%. See more information on China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd dividends here
What is China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd’s EPS estimate?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd’s EPS estimate is 0.81.
How many shares outstanding does China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd have?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd has 4,198,009,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd reported an EPS of HK$0.943 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of HK$0.87. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.384%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:0144
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
28.92%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.93%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.28%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd
China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited, an investment holding company, engages in ports operation, bonded logistics operation, and property investment Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Brazil, and internationally. The company operates through Ports Operation, Bonded Logistics Operation, and Other Operations segments. It engages in the container, and bulk and general cargo terminal operation; logistic park operation, ports transportation, and airport cargo handling; and property development and holding, as well as logistics operation activities. The company also provides container related logistics services; financial services; port development, management, and operation services; trading, terminal operation, and repair and maintenance services. In addition, it offers handling and stevedoring container services; loads and unloads goods; operates berths and tugboats; and holds various pieces of land. The company was formerly known as China Merchants Holdings (International) Company Limited and changed its name to China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited in June 2016. China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong.
0144 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
HK$17.30
▲(9.22% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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